Abhaya Vemuri put up a strong fight, but Harshini Viswanadha prevailed in the singles match.
Harshini Viswanadha won the singles match in the AITA Women’s Rs 1 lakh prize money tennis event at the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy in Hyderabad on Friday after holding off Abhaya Vemuri’s tenacious challenge.
In a nail-biting three-set match, the SMTA student overcame Abhaya 7-6(9), 6-7(8), and 7-6(7). Harshini defeated Apoorva Vemuri earlier in the semifinals, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
Harshini Viswanadh bt Abhaya Vemuri, in conclusion 7-6(9),6-7(8),7-6(7); Harshini bt Apoorva Vemuri in the semifinals Harshini defeated Omna Yadhav in the quarterfinals 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, and in the pre-quarterfinals 6-0, 6-1.